Friends of the Earth Scotland are running exciting training days to help bring together communities threatened by the unconventional gas industry.

We are in the middle of a big push to exploit what’s known as unconventional gas, as more convenient, conventional sources run out. Under UK Government plans, central and southern Scotland is under threat from controversial techniques including fracking to extract shale gas and coalbed methane.

Friends of the Earth Scotland is calling for a ban on the unconventional gas industry because it is unsafe, unnecessary and unwanted. Both the precautionary principle and climate science demand that we leave this dirty fossil fuel in the ground.

Those who attend will learn about the risks this industry poses for climate, environment and communities, what stage the industry is at in Scotland and key opportunities to push for change. Sessions will focus on forming effective community groups; setting up unconventional gas free zones; influencing local authorities and opposing developments in your area.

Special guest speakers from unconventional campaigns around the UK will share their experiences and knowledge, and inspire you to take action!